CORNYN ANNOUNCES EIGHT LINER SLOT MACHINE SEIZURES

49 slot machines and over $6,000 seized in Henderson County

AUSTIN - Texas Attorney General John Cornyn today announced the
seizure of 49 illegal eight liner slot machines and over $6,000 in illegal wagers and prizes in Henderson County.
After an investigation, the illegal slot machines, money and prizes were seized at Pam's Place
and Country Side Grocery in Payne Springs and Trains in Seven Points.

"The operation of eight liner slot machines violates the law. My office will work closely
with local law enforcement to vigorously investigate and prosecute those who violate the
law," said Attorney General Cornyn.

Search warrants were served for the seizure of the illegal gambling devices and illegal wagers
and prizes yesterday morning. Arrest warrants were also served for the owner of Pam's
Place, Pamela Matheson, the owner of Trains, Gwin Long, the owner of the illegal slot
machines at Trains, Ray Roberts, and the owner of Country Side Grocery, Patricia Burrows.

The owners were arrested for charges ranging from gambling promotion, keeping a gambling
place and possession of gambling devices and gambling paraphernalia. These are Class A
misdemeanors which carry penalties of up to one year in county jail and/or a fine up to
$4,000.

Fifteen slot machines and $880 in illegal wagers and prizes were seized at Pam's Place.
Fourteen slot machines and $3,215.25 in illegal wagers were seized at Country Side Grocery,
and authorities are still counting the amount of illegal prizes which were seized. Twenty slot
machines and $1,957.19 in illegal wagers were seized at Trains.

The Attorney General's office was assisted by the Henderson County Sheriff's office,
Henderson County Attorney's office, City of Seven Points Police Department, and Texas
Rangers.